The idea is that eliminating certain foods will eliminate certain digestive discomforts. More complex carbohydrates and sugars require extra steps to breakdown before nutrients are absorbed. Carbohydrates enter the first stage of digestion in the mouth with mastication. The mouth actually secretes and enzyme called amylase that is specifically designed to breakdown carbohydrates. What isn’t fully broken-down (most carbohydrates) in the mouth is then assimilated in the small intestine. This is where much of the symptoms from IBS and IBD manifest themselves. The scientific theory on this is that eliminating some of the more challenging-to-break-down carbohydrates, or foods that instigate discomfort, can minimize/ eliminate symptoms. The foods that are believed to instigate problems are some fruits, nightshades, and complex carbs and sugars — poly and oligosaccharides. However, every body is different. If you were to try this diet, it’s important to start by eliminating all potential problem foods and then slowly add in certain foods, one at a time. E.g.: legumes, or fruits, or maple syrup. Some people are fine with legumes, some fruits, some people are unable consume raw fruit and veg.

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